by sarahallenartist | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
When I floated this strapline past my husband, he laughed and said “How long have you got?” However, I do want to make a serious point here and, although this is a sweeping generalisation, the trouble with artists is that we are often not very good at selling...
by sarahallenartist | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
I can’t believe that it’s been over a year since my last blog. When I set up my website, I promised myself I would write something at least once a month – a big fat fail on that front! However, it has been a very busy year. We’ve been on lots of trips away...
by sarahallenartist | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Those of you who know me well will be aware that I spent three years in the 1990s studying ceramics and many subsequent years selling my sculpture in galleries. But by the time I moved to South Norfolk I was working full-time at the university and had no spare time...
by sarahallenartist | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
It all started when I asked my son Ted if he would like a painting for his new London flat. “Yes please” he replied, “Can you paint me a picture of the ghats in Varanasi?” Like us, Ted had experienced a wonderful and memorable stay in this fascinating and...
by sarahallenartist | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s no denying that the Internet has kept many of us sane over the past difficult year, enabling us to stay in touch with our friends and family. Another benefit has been the ingenuity of many businesses and individuals in providing opportunities for...
by sarahallenartist | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Well there’s no denying it’s been a funny old year: tragic for many, stressful for many more, and difficult for everyone in ways we never could have anticipated. I consider myself very lucky, living as I do in a beautiful and friendly rural location. I...
by sarahallenartist | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am so lucky to have a wonderful studio, which doubles up as extra guest accommodation in happier and more sociable times. Under lockdown it has been a lovely space where we practise yoga and I can get creative. Until a couple of weeks ago that is,...
by sarahallenartist | Feb 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part 3 – My Palette If you ask any artist about their preferred palette, you will get a different response from each of them. Some artists use black for example, whereas others loathe it with a passion. We all make personal choices about the colours...
by sarahallenartist | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part 2 – The Ébauche Method The word ébauche translates from French as draft or rough sketch. It describes an approach to oil painting used by many of the old masters including Singer Sargent, Turner and Corot, as well as many successful modern day...
by sarahallenartist | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
This painting was inspired by two things – my immediate surroundings and a call for help. I moved to Forncett St Peter in 2015 and my house overlooks the beautiful Saxon round tower church which has been described as ‘The finest round tower church in Norfolk’. In 2019...
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